Albania is a country in South-Eastern Europe, in the West of the Balkan Peninsula,
between the geographical coordinates: 39 16' latitude and 42 39' longitudes. Albania
is almost midway between Equator and the North Pole, and covers a surface of 28.748
km2. The overall length of the borderline of the Republic of Albania is 1094 km;
out of which 657-km is land-border, 316-km sea-border, 48-km river-border and 73
km lake-border. Albania's coastline length is 476 km. The Republic of Albania, on
the North borders with Montenegro and North-East with Kosovo, on the East with Macedonia,
and in the South and South-East with Greece. On the West, Albania is washed by the
Adriatic and Ionian seas. The average altitude is 708 m, i.e. two times higher than
that of Europe. Albania is included in the humid sub-tropical zone of the Northern
Hemisphere, and it belongs to the Mediterranean climatic zone.
Coastal areas: Central Mediterranean, mild and wet winter, hot
and dry summer.
Alpine areas: Central Continental, cold and wild winter, wet summer.
Climate
Coastal areas: Central Mediterranean, mild and wet winter, hot
and dry summer.
Alpine areas: Central Continental, cold and wild winter, wet summer.
Relieve
Lowland – Western Albania, Plain – Eastern Albania, Alpine – Northern Albania, the
Highest Peak – Korabi Mountain (2,753m)
Capital City
Tirana (since 1920)
Country code:
+355
Main Cities
Durres, Vlora, Saranda, Shkodra, Berat, Korca, Gjirokastra, Elbasani,
Currency
Lek (ALL)
Local time:
GTM +1 (GTM+2 between the end of April and the end of October )
Airport
Rinas ( Mother Teresa)
Religion
There are three official religions in Albania: Muslim, Orthodox and Catholic. Albania
is known for its religious coexistence.
Credit Cards:
American Express, Dinners Club and Visa, are accepted by banks and several hotels.
Travelers Checks are accepted by banks and some large hotels. However, most bills
are paid in cash or travelers checks
Political System
Albania is Parliamentary Republic. Flag description: The national flag of the Republic
of Albania represents a black bicephalous eagle with open wings situated in the
middle of a red background.
Official Language
Albanian